FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
More about the Ngaio Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Ngaio Small Business Loans
Ngaio unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. Terms range from 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive a same day response and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a pre-paid loan therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost every company need, such as control of cash flow company remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, to fund general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger Ngaio Business Loans
What is the Larger Ngaio Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate the flow of cash.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit that is this large the company needs to be trading for at least 3 years, and have an annual income of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funds for?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every company use, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by taking a charge against assets, and may include registering this through the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally responsible if the business creditor is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR gives preference over private property assigned according to the date the security interest that is registered.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to offer the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for larger business loans that exceeds $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to smooth out the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval is based upon an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of credit. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could have different terms.
The application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s License) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months of bank statements, IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically offer an answer within one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard business time and you allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to send us copies of your bank statements we can provide an answer within one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be likely to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some agreements have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the advanced bank verification system to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload documents from your account statements , it can take a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we usually provide an answer in just one hour, provided you make your application in standard business time and permit us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we’ll be able to provide an answer within one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application in around six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours and allow us to use our advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you send us the copies of bank statements, it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a variety of factors in order to assess your health of your business as well as the amount of the repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specifics for your business.
If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a variety of variables to assess your health that is your company and the level of the repayments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
If you decide to make an application for the business credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and offer you with a tailored proposal that includes the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. This business loan is an upfront-priced loan and you’ll be aware of the total amount payable including any charges or interest.
What determines the rate that I pay?
Interest rates for business loans rates vary due to factors like the amount of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase, the industry the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation, whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you need to pay, and when, starting from the first day. There’s no compounding interest, and no extra fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We do not charge an Application Fee. You can make an application for loans with absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with the setting up and management of the loan. You are only charged this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You may choose to pay back all of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. This is calculated as the total of the principal balance and the accrued interest up to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal amount remaining and any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either daily or weekly. These are automatically withdrawn from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about how we collect the information we collect, use, share and protect your information, is of huge importance and is an essential element of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to secure your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify the bank account details online so we can offer rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a company owner uses an asset that they own to secure a loan. The asset can be an individual asset, such as the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I require security to get an company loan?
For loans of up to $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access However, we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. If you adhere to the terms of your loan (as specified in your loan contract), asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 typically, you will need an individual guarantee and security in the form the charge of assets.